Growing, Learning and Achieving Together
Hello Lynx Families!
We officially have two months left of the school year and there are an amazing number of school events and activities being planned to take place over the next 8 weeks.
Our athletes are going to be especially busy in May and June. On May 1st, Southview's Junior and Senior Co-Ed. Dodgeball Teams will be participating in a tournament being held at Selby PS. The final teams have been chosen and both teams are spending time at nutrition breaks practicing for what promises to be a fast paced and hard fought competition. Good luck to our Dodgeball athletes and coaches. On Tuesday May 5th, the Junior Boys and Girls Basketball teams will be participating in their skills development competition. This promises to be a fun filled day for all athletes! On Monday May 4th, our Bantam and Senior runners will be participating in the 800 m qualifier for the Regional Track and Field competition to be held at the Invista Centre later in June. Additionally, on Wednesday May 6th, all three divisions (Atom, Bantam and Senior) will be competing to qualify for the Regional Track and Field Meet in the 1200 m race. Qualifications for all other Track and Field events will take place at school track and field competitions on May 13th (Atom) and 14th (Bantam and Senior). Good luck to all competitors! Our long distance runners will also have another opportunity to test their skills at the Hawk Run to take place on Tuesday May 12th at NDSS!
Outside of the athletic arena, Southview is looking forward to a number of exciting activities that involve our students participation! The BIG event this week is the Drama Club's production of their play "The Wild Robot"! Our thespian group have been practicing non-stop to prepare for their big day and the whole school is "over the moon" exicted. Performances take place on Wednesday April 29th at 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. and parents our welcome to attend! Thank you to our directors, Mrs. Zwiers and Mrs. Chapman! Our Skills Ontario 4-Person Team will be travelling to Toronto on May 3/4 to compete in their province-wide competition. This event is the culmination of a months long preparation period which invovled a huge win at the District competition which led to their qualificaiton for the provincial championships. We are incredibly proud of these four very capable individuals and their coach Mr. Gallupe and wish them every success next week! A huge thank you goes out to Aline LaRochelle who is organizing Southview's participation in the "Celebration of Dance" which will take place in our school gym on Wednesday May 6th. Southview will particpate with school across the LDSB in this annual event which celebrates our student's developing confidence and competence while promoting the philosophy of being active for life!
Academically, our Grade 3 and 6 students will begin their participation in the EQAO Assessment process which will run intermittently from May 5th until June 9th, 2026. We are proud of the our student's academic achievement and look forward to celebrating their accomplishments in the fall of 2026!
On May 28th, all students at Southview PS will be participating in the Jump Rope for Heart, Heart and Stroke Foundation fundraiser. Please see the information below and consider contributing to this worthwhile cause!
Just a reminder that our Grade 7 students will be participating in their second round of immunizations on May 4th, 2026.
Have a wonderful couple of weeks everyone and take some time to brief the info graphics below which contain information regarding fantastic opportunities of both students and parents/guardians!
Safety Reminder
Please remember that drivers must come to a complete stop when a pedestrian crossing light (walking person or flashing hand/orange hand) is active, yielding the entire roadway until pedestrians safely reach the other side.
Help us keep our students and their family members safe!
Please note the announcements/info posters in the sections below regarding the following topics/events/opportunities:
- The Hot Lunch Schedule contains the dates for the rest of the school year.
- Southview PS is hosting their Discover Kindergarten Event on June 3rd, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. This event is intended for all new and propective Junior Kindergarten students!
- Kindergarten Registration is now open within the Limestone District School Board and at Southview PS. See the announcement below and in the news links on the right hand side.
- The Boys and Girls Club is hosting a 4 session workshop on Parenting Without Power Struggles beginning on April 28th. This opportunity is free of charge but requires registration. For more Information, see the poster below!
- School Mental Health Ontario is holding four very important FREE webinars for parents which will feature subject matter experts hosting conversations regarding critical topics related to children and youth.
- Public Health is attending Southview PS on May 21/22 to perform Dental Screenings on our JK/SK and Grade 2 students. Please reach out to the number provided on the infoposter below if you do not want your child to be screened.
- Public Health has provided their regular bulletin for our Newsletter. This month's topic is protecting our children from harmful substances.
- NEW!! The Maltby Centre has provided an updated wealth of information regarding their family and child support services, programs and workshops for Spring 2026.
- Grade 8 Transition to Secondary School. Information regarding the process our Grade 8 students will follow to ensure a successful transtion to high school can be found below!
- NDSS is hosting a Grade 8 May Day Assembly on May 7th, 2026
- The Napanee Junior Hawks Football Team registration happening now. The team will begin it's regular season in May.
- Free Eye Exams (Free Glasses for Students in Kindergarten). For more information, visit the Kingston, Lennox and Addington Public Health website at the URL indicated in the graphic below.
We have just placed all of the items from our LOST and FOUND on tables displayed in the entrance foyer. Please tak an opportunity to check the tables if your children are missing clothes and other items. Many our young people leave clothes behind in many different places! In order to prevent loss, labelling your children's clothing is highly recommended!
Just a reminder to all families that Southview PS is a scent-free site. Some of our students and staff are very sensitive to strong scents which can affect their health and well-being. Please help us to ensure that all members of our community are avoiding strongly scented products when attending Southview PS. Thank you!
John Ricci, Allison Gladu and the Southview Learning Team!
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART FUNDRAISER!
Dear Southview Families,
Our school will be participating in the Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser on May 28, 2026 and are looking for your support to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Please see the attached link for online donations, we appreciate any and all contributions!
https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/122444
Thanks in advance 🙂
Allie St-Laurent
Core French Teacher
Southview Public School
What's Ahead...
April 2026
- April 29 "The Wild Robot" Drama Performance
May 2026
- May 1 Jr/Sr Dodgeball Tournament at Selby PS
- May 4 Grade 7 Immunizations (Second Round)
- May 3/4 Provincial Skills Ontario Competition - Good Luck to our Construction Skills Group!
- May 5 800 m Qualifying Run (Bantom and Senior)
- May 6 1200 m Qualifying Run (All 3 Divisions)
- May 6 Celebration of Dance
- May 7 May Day Grade 8 Assembly (NDSS)
- May 8 Careers Fair at TPCS for Grade 8
- May 12 Hawk Run (NDSS)
- May 13 Southview Atom Track and Field Event (Grades 3-4)
- May 14 Southview Bantam Track and Field Event (Grades 5-8)
- May 21 SAC (School Council Meeting) - 6:00 p.m.
- May 21/22 Dental Screening for JK/SK & Grade 2
- May 28 Jump Rope For Heart Fundraiser
- May 29 Professional Activity Day (No Classes for Students)
June 2026
- June 2 Regional Track and Field Event (CaraCo Field, Kingston)
- June 3 Welcome To Kindergarten (5:30 p.m.)
- June 9 District Track and Field Event (CaraCo Field, Kingston)
- June 12 School Council Carnival Event!
- June 22 Grade 8 Graduation
- June 24 Final Report Cards and Kindergarten Communication of Learning Documents Distributed to Families
- June 25 Last Day of School for Students
Hot Lunch Schedule
Thank you to the School Advisory Committee and our parent volunteers for organizing the Hot Lunch Program! Here is the schedule for the rest of the year:
Welcome to Kindergarten at Southview PS
Kindergarten Registration
Parenting
School Mental Health Ontario
Dental Screening on May 21/22, 2026
Harmful Substances - Public Health
NEUROVIBES
The Grade 8 Transition to Secondary School
Dear Families and Students,
The move from Grade 8 to Grade 9 is an exciting milestone in a student’s educational journey. To help students transition smoothly to secondary school, an extensive planning process takes place between December and August.
December - February | March - June | July - August |
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Students will be automatically transferred to their home secondary school based on their current elementary school. You can find your child’s designated secondary school by visiting the Tri-Board Eligibility Lookup triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility and entering your home address.
Students who wish to attend a Limestone secondary school outside their designated home school area must first complete registration and course selection at their designated school.
Families should then contact the requested secondary school directly to apply. If the application is accepted, your student’s course selections will transfer to the new school. Students applying will be placed on a waitlist and may be admitted before the start of Grade 9 if space becomes available. Transportation is not provided for students not attending their designated school.
Families of students with exceptional learning needs are encouraged to connect with their elementary school team to discuss programming options and supports for the transition to high school.
The Limestone District School Board offers Choices at 9 programs including Academic Arts Enriched Program (AAEP), Advanced Placement Preparatory Program, International Baccalaureate, and Bayridge Computer Science Program (BCSP). If you have any questions about this process, please contact your student’s elementary school or the school location of the Choices at 9 program. See key application dates below:
Applications due | Accepted students will be notified | Students to confirm acceptances |
January 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
Secondary school guidance counsellors are a helpful resource for learning about programs, course pathways, and available supports and are available to families with students entering Grade 9.
Students and families are also encouraged to use myBlueprint to:
- Plan and select courses
- Explore occupations and post-secondary options
- Record important information and reflections
Students and families should feel comfortable asking questions and seeking assistance whenever needed.
MAY DAY Grade 8 ASSEMBLY - NDSS
Napanee Junior Hawks Football Team
Maltby Centre Support for Students and Families
Maltby Resources:
- Maltby Workshops at a Glance Spring 2026
- Maltby Mental Health Services Spring 2026
- Maltby Foundational Services Spring 2026
Eyeglasses for Children
Reporting Absences
All student absences should be reported through the SafeArrival system. Please do not call the school directly to report an absence. You can use the SchoolMessenger app, the Safe Arrival website, or the toll free number (1-855-257-9349) to record an absence.
You can find more information by clicking on the following link: Reporting Absences
Southview Swag
If you want to start the year showing off your school colours, checkout what's available at:https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/SouthviewPSApparel/
If you have any questions, contributions or suggestions for our School Advisory Committe, they can be contacted at the following e-mail address: sviewsac@gmail.com
Our next meeting will take place on Thursday May 21st at 6:00 p.m. Please consider coming out and making your voice heard!
KFL&A Public Health
The KLF&A Public Health website is an invaluable source for parent/guardians and families with respect to family health and welfare. Please use the link provided below to explore the topics and resources available through KFL&A.
School Mental Health Ontario
Check out some of the Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Families